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"One’s destination is never a place,

but a new way of seeing things.” 

- Henry Miller

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September 2024

MONTHLY
EDITION

BORN TO BE WILD

The Resplendent Quetzal of Mayab

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6th Annual Fiesta de las Catrinas

A Costume Party for the Dead

 

A CONTROVERSY OF FEATHERS

The Precious Penacho of the

Great Emperor Moctezuma II

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July 2024

COPPER CANYON INFORMATION

THEY CALL THEMSELVES RARAMURI

The Light-Footed Ones

 

TESGUINO, BARTERING, GOD & DEVIL

The Home Brewed Currency of the Raramuri

 

THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

The Legendary El Chepe Line

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Into the Lands of the Raramuri

 

A LONG ROAD TO RICHES

The Ambitious Village of Batopilas

 

RECLAIMING A VINEYARD

The Jesuits & the Wine they left Behind

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May 2024

MATA ORTIZ
WORKSHOP INFO

T-SHAPED DOORS OF THE SW & MEXICO

Unravelling an Architectural Riddle

 

THE ADOBE RUINS OF PAQUIME

A Labyrinth in the Mogollon Desert

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JUAN QUEZADA

Reclaiming Techniques of Mogollon Culture

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TRADE ROUTES OF THE AMERICAS

The Myth of the Turquoise Road

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April 2024

MONTHLY
EDITION

LA RUTA DE LOS CHENES

Zoomorphic Facades of Xibalba

 

ANCIENT THREADS OF THE MAYA

New Tour Dates Announced

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SACRED MIGRATION

Monarch Butterfly & Art Tour

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BIRDS OF THE MAYA EMPIRE

4 Unique Tours Offered

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Entering Xibalba - Chicanna
October 2023

MONTHLY
EDITION

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DIA DE MUERTOS

Information about our 2023 Dia de Muertos experience in the Lake Patzcuaro Region

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August 2024

MONTHLY
EDITION

YOUR NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE

Combating Overtourism

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MEET THE MONARCHS

The Royal Family of Michoacan

 

TRAVEL ADVISORIES IN MEXICO

Stigma & the Culture of Fear

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June 2024

MONTHLY
EDITION

A LONG ROAD TO RICHES

The Ambitious Village of Batopilas

 

COLOURS FOR THE SEASON

The Sacred Marigold of Mexico

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May 2024

MONTHLY
EDITION

THE INTELLIGENCE OF BIRDS

The Watchful Avians

 

JUAN QUEZADA

Reclaiming Techniques of Mogollon Culture

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CAVE WEAVERS OF BECAL

An Ecuadorian Tradition in Mexico

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November 2023

MONTHLY
EDITION

THE ACCIDENTAL MAYANIST

Epic Life of Tatianna Proskouriakoff

 

TO MICHOACAN WITH LOVE

Art Collection Tour

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HOUSE OF FLOWERS

Monarch Butterfly & Art Tour

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A SACRED MIGRATION

Eco-Science Tour with Scientist

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WOMEN ARE SACRED

Info for our December Tour

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April 2023

MONTHLY
EDITION

THE BEGUILING CATRINA

Conception for La Fiesta de las Catrinas

 

JOSE POSADA GUADALUPE

The Price of Political Satire

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PAINTED WALLS

Maya Murals of Bonampak

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TEWERICHIC IN THE COPPER CANYON

Drunken Escapades of the Devil & God

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INVASIVE BIRDS IN MEXICO

Guest Article by 3 local Scientists

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QUESTIONS?

PLEASE CONTACT US

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DIA DE MUERTOS TOURS 2024
A Cultural Odyssey

Location:  
Patzcuaro, Michoacan Mexico
Dates:  Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2024
Price:  $22,000 MXN (See Tour Page for Inclusions)
Group Size:  8 Maximum
This group joins our Hidden Treasures tour on the evening of October 31 until November 2 due to high demand for vans and boat rides
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DIA DE MUERTOS TOURS 2024
6th Annual Fiesta de las Catrinas

Location:  Patzcuaro, Michoacan Mexico
Date:  Oct 30, 2024 (5 PM)
Price:  $1250 MXN (See Tour Page for Inclusions)
Event Size:  80 Maximum
Please contact us for our Early Bird Tickets available for $1100 MXN until October 15, 2024!
HIDDEN TREASURES
DIA DE MUERTOS TOURS 2024
Hidden Treasures

Location:  
Patzcuaro, Michoacan Mexico
Dates:  Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2024
Price:  $9,500 MXN (See Tour Page for Inclusions)
Group Size:  18 Maximum
This group joins our Cultural Odyssey tour on the evening of October 31 until November 2 due to high demand for vans and boat rides
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY TOURS 2025
Hope for the Monarchs with Dr. Jaramillo Lopez

Location: Return trip from San Miguel de Allende 
Dates:  Jan 19 - 20, 2025
Price:  $5,000 MXN (See Tour Page for Inclusions)
Group Size:  18 Maximum
We offer custom tours to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere.  Please contact Jennifer for more information if you'd like to organize a group tour.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY TOURS 2025
Hope for the Monarchs with Dr. Jaramillo Lopez

Location: Return trip from Mexico City 
Dates:  Jan 20 - 21, 2025
Price:  $8000 (See Tour Page for Inclusions)
Group Size:  18 Maximum
We offer custom tours to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere.  Please contact Jennifer for more information if you'd like to organize a group tour.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY TOURS 2025
Sacred Migration with Biologist Trecia E Neal

Location: Guadalajara to Mexico City 
Dates:  Jan 30 - Feb 6, 2025
Price:  $46,000 (See Tour Page for Inclusions)
Group Size:  16 Maximum
We offer custom tours to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere.  Please contact Jennifer for more information if you'd like to organize a group tour.
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BIRDING & ARCHAEOLOGY TOUR 2025
La Ruta de los Chenes 

Location: Merida to Chetumal 
Dates:  TBA
Price:  TBA
Group Size:  12 Maximum
We are currently gathering a group for this tour.  We have a few people interested so please contact us if you are serious about committing.
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COPPER CANYON TOUR 2025
Traversing the Sierra Tarahumara

Location: Return from Los Mochis, Sinaloa 
Dates:  TBA
Price:  TBA
Group Size:  16 Maximum
We are currently working on this itinerary for a private tour from Mazatlan. Please contact us if you would like to visit the Copper Canyon.
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BIRDING & ARCHAEOLOGY TOUR 2025
Ancient Mysticism of the Maya

Location: Villahermosa to Tuxtla Gutierrez 
Dates:  Mar 23 - Apr 2, 2025
Price:  TBA
Group Size:  16 Maximum
We are working on gathering a group for this tour.  Please contact us if you are serious about committing to this tour.
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COPPER CANYON TOUR 2025
Into the Lands of the Raramuri

Location: Los Mochis to Chihuahua City
Dates:  April 10 - 23, 2025
Price:  $56,000 MXN (See Tour Page for Inclusions)
Group Size:  16 Maximum
This tour is tentatively sold out, though we may have a pending cancellation for 2.  Please contact us if you are serious about committing.

COPPER MOON
TRAVELS

Coordinator: Jennifer Bjarnason
Coppermoontravels@protonmail.com
WhatsApp: +52 443 639 2782

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